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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,726.44, 31,362.50 and 13,296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,726.44, 31,362.50 and 13,296.82 is: 18,349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,726.44 : 31,362.50 = 13,296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,726.44/31,362.50 = 13,296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,726.44x = 31,362.50 × 13,296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,726.44x = 417,021,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,021,517.25/22,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.62

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